Onondaga Clay vs Providence Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Onondaga Clay belongs to the pink-red family and Providence Blue to the blue-grey family. Providence Blue (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Onondaga Clay (LRV 13), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Onondaga Clay runs red while Providence Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Onondaga Clay vs Providence Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Onondaga Clay on one side and Providence Blue on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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